Welcome to River Valley Academy

Alternative High School

September 1, 2026
Strive for Five!

Student Success: ATTENDANCE!

County Attendance Goal "Strive for Five"

Research demonstrates that students who miss five or fewer days per school year have a significant educational advantage!

RVA Newsletter

River Valley Academy News - Back to School Edition
Building: River Valley Academy

School begins August 24 at 7:45 AM! Here's what you need to know to be ready!  

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Upcoming Events

  • 16 Sep 2026
    • Early Release
      Date: Sep 16
      Time: 12:18 PM
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  • 30 Sep 2026
    • Early Release
      Date: Sep 30
      Time: 12:18 PM
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    • Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Parent/Teacher Conferences
      Date: Sep 30
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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  • 14 Oct 2026
    • Early Release
      Date: Oct 14
      Time: 12:18 PM
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  • 16 Oct 2026
    • Picture Day
      Date: Oct 16
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  • 28 Oct 2026
    • Early Release
      Date: Oct 28
      Time: 12:18 PM
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River Valley Academy

350 North Main Street
Rockford, MI 49341
Phone:616-863-6324
Attendance:616-863-6324

Counseling: 616-863-6033

Report an Absence

Call 616-863-6324 to connect with a staff member or leave a message regarding your student's absence. Written notes are not an excused form of absence.

Administration

Jennifer Deur
Director
Lisa Jacobs
Principal
Cecily Walczewski
Administrative Assistant

School Hours

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

2026-2027 Early Release Schedule

1st Hour7:45 am8:35 am
2nd Hour8:40 am9:30 am
3rd Hour9:35 am10:24 am
4th Hour10:29 am11:18 am
5th Hour & Lunch11:23 am12:18 pm